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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Developers of Worcester housing projects file for bankruptcy
+6:00: "Devastating blow": What comes next after Community Healthlink closes?
+6:00: What is next for Anna Maria campus? Future of the site is up in the air
+6:00: Worcester School Committee wants review of maintenance at Foley Stadium
+6:00: Worcester State prof Siri Colom part of Peabody Award-winning team for podcast
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 29
+Noon: Walmart stores in Mass. face remodeling. Is Worcester's one of them?
+Noon: Traffic stop in Worcester leads to gun charges for 50-year-old man
+Noon: Worcester County Wonders: The legends of Lancaster's Blood Forest
-JetBlue flights from Worcester "absolutely full" during April vacation
-City Manager: Worcester police able to assist I.C.E. on criminal cases
-3 cars found on the bottom of Green Hill Pond
-Shuttered Worcester eatery gets new life
-Coffee shop to open in high-profile Canal District development
-Worcester weighs creation of sports commission to attract events, boost local economy
-S.C. men charged with murder in death of Central Mass. native found inside trash can
-Against the flow? Trout stocking in lakes brings concerns to surface
-Worcester Housing Authority installs life saving devices around city
-Worcester student, bus driver honored for quick thinking in porch fire
-Central Mass. adaptive recreational programs offer fun all year round
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: The best prime rib in Mass. can be found at this charming local historic restaurant
-I ate the Red Robin burger towers so you don't have to (1:21)
-ICYMI: In Worcester, Minogue, Deaton win Mass. G.O.P. endorsement for guv, U.S. Senate (2:25). Article
-Closure of UMass Memorial's behavioral health affiliate prompts backlash from workers
-Worcester eyes 160-acre rezoning to spur development, AbbVie expansion
-Worcester mayor clarifies stance on rent control
-The Worcester family business that made horseshoes for presidents
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 122 Diner teases "exciting announcement"
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Override tax impact calculator
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): State revives plan to raze former Rutland Prison Camp
-Gardner ice cream truck goes viral for giving free cones to kids who had no money (1:46). Article
-2 Webster men arrested after replica handgun was brandished at accident scene
-Whitinsville's Kevin Padron to share his immigrant story at Ouimet Banquet
-McGee wins Board of Health seat; Cocalis re-elected in Sturbridge
-Southbridge schools show gains, but timeline to exit state control remains unclear
-Leominster man arrested for threatening girlfriend's father with knife during driveway dispute
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: New book reveals how Mick Jagger cheated death twice
-Author Margaret Atwood and Emmy winning grad Ann Dowd in conversation at Holy Cross
-Karol G announces tour, stop in Foxborough
>OPINION: Manny Jae Media's 508 Live! (1:13:45): Happy Birthday, Callie!
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:18): City Council reverses course
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:43): Chickens banned, housing struggles continue
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former local school superintendent
>SPORTS: Celtics blow out 76ers, 128-96
-Bruins lose to Sabres, 6-1
-Red Sox brass' handling of Alex Cora firing not sitting well with players
-Red Sox management speaks after firing Alex Cora (23:48)
-Former WooSox manager Chad Tracy addresses reporters after being named interim manager (12:01). Article
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 5-3
-Crusader Quarterly with Kit Hughes
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 6-2
-Caitlin Clark healthy and has renewed joy in WNBA return
>NATIONAL: King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission
-Iran offers Hormuz deal as U.S. standoff continues
-Tragic: "Hero" Connecticut dad dies saving son from rip current in Florida
>NEW ENGLAND: Wellesley mother accused of killing children to appear in court (1:21). Article
-New details on brutal domestic killing at UMass Amherst (2:22)
-Search suspended after crew member falls from Boston-bound cruise ship, Coast Guard confirms (1:58)
>COLLEGES: “Sincerely, Gala”: An international night in the spotlight at Clark
-Thomas More Lecture at Holy Cross (1:17:30): Wendy Brown / Depoliticizing the Humanities
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Travelers need "alone time" when vacationing with people: survey
>BUSINESS: Tips, alternatives when it comes to emergency 401(K) draw (1:56)
-Meta workers outraged over software tracking keystrokes, mouse movements
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales picked up in March, but lag behind 2025
>SHOPPING: XGIMI Titan Noir Max is replacaing big-screen TVs in America
>HEALTH: W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:03:04): An interactive heart discussion
-Mass. food insecurity rising, doctor says impact showing up in patients (2:42)
>FOOD: McDonald's rolls out new "protein" badges for 17 menu items
>TV/STREAMING: "Wheel Of Fortune" fan reveals number of show divorces
>MOVIES: Michael Jackson biopic hits No. 1 at box office
>CELEBRITY: The unexpected way Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi coped with cervical cancer diagnosis
-Jack Nicholson seen in rare 89th birthday photo shared by daughter Lorraine
>ANIMALS: Scraggly dog gives his best smile so someone will choose him (2:19)
>HISTORY: John Emerson Anderson letters to his parents in Oakdale, 1861 to '65
>GOOD NEWS: Family reunited with dog stolen over 10 years ago
-Meanwhile, Florida pastor who wrote book on how to love your spouse arrested over allegations he has multiple wives
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 86 today in Worcester
-August 2026 was the hottest on record: N.O.A.A.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: A brief tour of Worcester's "Main Street USA"
+Noon: Worcester Pride returns downtown Saturday for one of city’s largest cultural celebrations
+Noon: Auburn Fire Department hoping its fire-damaged truck not beyond repair
+Noon: Things to Do: Armadi Tsayn, Infinite Alien, Chet Williamson and more
+Noon: Art in spirit: Clinton's Icon Museum and Study Center marks 20 years
+Noon: First Person: For Wayne-Daniel Berard, poetry requires a poet's work
-Renovated apartment building in Main South to welcome families in crisis
-Worcester faith leaders prepare for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Worcester events mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Mount Washington 9/11 tribute to feature twin light beams visible from over 100 miles away
-Worcester market sells $50,000 lottery ticket
-Michael Jackson impersonator moonwalks, sings at City Council meeting (2:04)
-Worcester by gaslight: Gas lantern stroll a trek into history
-City View Discovery School awarded $2.73 million for heating system
-W.C.A.C. to offer eviction record sealing assistance
-WCCA-TV back on the air on cable channel 194
-Radio Worcester (21:36): Mayor Petty addresses racist mural incident, police oversight and A.L.P.R. policy
>DINING OUT: Big E Preview: All the new foods coming this fall (1:09)
-Table for Woo: Simple Man Saloon and Grill
-ICYMI: "Every day is 9/11": Loss endures after 25 years for 3 local families
-Tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Miss Massachusetts returns to police work after Miss America pageant
-Artists painting Worcester mural targeted by racial slurs
-Earlier: Worcester NAACP condemns racist, sexist harassment directed at Wall of Women Artists
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Holden police introduce newest officer
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man pleads guilty to illegally dealing 3D-printed guns
-Southbridge’s Wellsworth Hotel to be auctioned, as part of Norton bankruptcy
-Spencer selectmen appoint interim treasurer/collector
-Tackle the Stigma 5K at Shepherd Hill to support mental health awareness
-Meet Leo Waible, the 2026 Applefest Grand Marshal
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Uxlocale Friday and Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Jane & the Archivists pen "love letter to Worcester" on new album
-"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" actor Lauren Adams visits Clark for improv workshop, film screening
-Taylor Swift back at top of country radio chart for first time in 13 years
-Harmonica maestro Chet Williamson to play in FrontRoom at WCUW
>OPINION: Tom Marino: The police reform plan Worcester government refuses to produce
-Last Call: Aileen Lovejoy, substance use awareness advocate
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 343 (27:52): Jay Givan and Fred Nathan, 250th anniversary of America
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:02): Why words matter—and what makes local news truly local
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:31): Racism in Worcester, examining primary results
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former senior aide at Friendly House
>SPORTS: Drake Maye's interceptions cost Patriots in crushing season-opening loss
-A.J. Brown exits first game with Patriots in injury concern
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-"It’s about finding a way to get better": Holy Cross aims to fix red zone woes
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 6-4
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 8-3
>NATIONAL: Flock cameras are surveilling hundreds of public school campuses across the country
-New Apple C.E.O. unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
-Tragic: Dad dies after suffering spinal injury on cruise while celebrating son’s wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: "Harsh" Lindsay Clancy prosecution backfired, instead proving she was good mom who "snapped": jurors
-Lindsay Clancy juror defends lone holdout, makes surprising admission about others on the panel
-Mass. D.O.T. scrapped overtime tracking tool years before suspected fraud (2:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 43 (31:43): Journey to industrial engineering in themed entertainment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): National Geographic names "most iconic New England town" (:20)
-How flight attendant uniforms have changed over the years
>BUSINESS: Worcester County spared the worst of state's employment drop
-LPL Financial Research: Signs point to a normalization, not a crisis
-North Worcester Business Association kicks off season September 16th
-What Canada's retaliatory tariffs mean for American consumers
>HOMES: People are taking advantage of the Mass. Save brand (1:52)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: September is a good time to shop for appliances and outdoor equipment (1:53). Article
>HEALTH: Flu and COVID vaccines rolling out, but 1 shot is delayed
>FOOD: Beef prices hit record highs: How families can save money (2:19)
>TV/STREAMING: Norah O'Donnell returns to "CBS Mornings" after evening news stint
>MOVIES: When Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock first made magic: Flashback
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B wears her most daring backless suit and more star snaps
-Pamela Anderson was given 10 years to live after hepatitis C diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Stray Boxer follows hikers down mountain, chooses her person (11:13)
>HISTORY: Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later
>GOOD NEWS: Man uses money from returned cans to win $500,000 lottery
-Meanwhile, in Italy, airport authorities find crocodile head in man’s luggage
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